US Bridges

Pr 172 9.0 KM over LA Joyuela Creek

PoorPosted for load

Cidra Municipio, Puerto Rico · 3 KM North West of Cidra · Structure no. 003851

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pr 172 9.0 KM over LA Joyuela Creek is a concrete slab carrying Pr 172 9.0 KM over LA Joyuela Creek in Cidra Municipio, Puerto Rico. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older than the Puerto Rico average of 51.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2025. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPr 172 9.0 KM
CrossesLA Joyuela Creek
Location3 KM North West of Cidra
RouteState Highway 172
CountyCidra Municipio
StatePuerto Rico
Coordinates18.18556, -66.18328
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2017)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2025
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$224,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pr 172 9.0 KM over LA Joyuela Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pr 172 9.0 KM over LA Joyuela Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Pr 172 9.0 KM over LA Joyuela Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Pr 172 9.0 KM over LA Joyuela Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Pr 172 9.0 KM over LA Joyuela Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.